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This particular topic has been mentioned numerous times on here and elsewhere, and the general consensus from what I've seen among fragrance enthusiasts is that they wear scents primarily for their own enjoyment and amusement, but getting compliments and pleasing others is a nice bonus when it happens.

Re: Why do we wear perfume ????????????????????????????????

Originally Posted by OctaVariuM

This particular topic has been mentioned numerous times on here and elsewhere, and the general consensus from what I've seen among fragrance enthusiasts is that they wear scents primarily for their own enjoyment and amusement, but getting compliments and pleasing others is a nice bonus when it happens.

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I enjoy experiencing perfume. I don't often get compliments and I really don't derive any pleasure from getting compliments. I really don't care what other people think of my perfume choices, as long as its not my wife hating it. Usually, when someone comments on what I'm wearing, I just find it interesting to see what they find noteworthy.

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Probably for quite a multitude of reasons. Maybe almost as many, as there are fragrances available out there.

Speaking from my own perspective, apart from the obvious reason of smelling good, also, the whole routine of choosing, becoming acquainted with a fragrance, its backstory, for the pleasant anticipation of the gradual development of its notes and more or less hidden facets, for the hobby, for the generally altogether beneficial effect on my good spirits (even if no theory has proven it officially, I still think the emotional, mental etc. benefits are there), the socializing (both within fragrance communities and beyond) and the list may go on almost indefinitely, with one major reason still to be added.

Namely, it made me acquainted with Basenotes. It may sound odd, but if I only would have occasionally bought much less fragrances and would have worn them only infrequently, I would have never been interested in opinions, interactions about the fragrance development over time etc. - This community, however, made me fascinated not just about fragrance talk, interaction and knowledge, it also made me rediscover the sheer fun and enjoyment of wearing fragrances, plus about "taking the fragrance journey", plus simply becoming more familiar with knowing and enjoying a fragrance on a daily basis (not just on shelves, on message boards, but during a regular daily schedule).

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It's fascinating to me because I never really thought there was a whole genre of art, hobby or purists out here actually associated with perfumery. Through Basenotes, I've actually LEARNED how to smell, appreciate and differentiate between niche and designer brands; been directed to the exquisite smells of the vast perfumes of the world; got my family & friends recognizing me as the one they love to sidle up to because of my wearing of "expensive, exotic colognes." Let's face it, gentlemen. The average Joe is NOT going to drop the wad of cash as we on our peculiar "toys." You have Corvette clubs, hunt clubs, bowling leagues----and we have ours. Also, you are fibbing if you say you aren't HOOKED. ROTFLMAO!! All of us peek in and eventually join thinking we are just curious and won't become addicted. YOU ARE!!! LOL

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Initially, I was a one cologne kind of guy.. Frags were something i neglected until literally 5 months ago.. Sure, i use to dabble in my dads collection throughout the years and during high/middle school i was gifted the usual suspect Tommy, Michael Jordan etc.. But i never took it serious until the age of 27.

And as a 27 year old, i have yet to really get in the art of frags, but i do like to smell good and appeal to the opposite sex at the same time. So I don't think I'm quite yet ready to explore wear things that aren't appealing to the average women's nose, hence the reason I like frags that are universally "sex in bottles"

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I hated the "barbershop" smell, and wanted to be different back in college, so I bought a bottle of Aramis 900.
Later, I became obsessed with sandalwood and a Google search led to basenotes...
With basenotes, I learned that there was a whole world of non-aquatic fragrances out there.(thank God!)
Today, I wear perfume mostly to entertain myself, and it is a good conversation starter with just about everyone.

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My, for several reasons. Mainly because I like the smell and I enjoy the habit of collecting. Also, it's good to leave a good first impression and I like getting compliments, but they aren't the main reasons.

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Have I told you about the scent of jasmine? Have I spoken about the smell of the sea? The earth is scented. And I perfume myself to enhance what I am. That's why I can not wear a perfume that bothers me. Perfuming is an instinctive wisdom. And like all art, it requires some knowledge of yourself..."
Clarice Lispector ( 1920-1977) - Perfumes da Terra / Earth Perfumes

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It's a form of self expression for me to wear scent, just the same as it is to wear clothes, but also I find the variety of fabulous scents pleasurable. It's not for other people to enjoy or comment upon, since I spent the vast majority of my day alone and the dog doesn't care what I smell of.

There's another aspect which is that I can't afford to buy posh clothes, lots of art work, expensive house things or a flash lifestyle, but I can afford to smell good, even if that's bought one part-used bottle or sample at a time.